- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mattawa, WA
Wahluke Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Wahluke Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530936003264
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wahluke Junior High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Mattawa · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wahluke Junior High has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wahluke Junior High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mattawa, WA.
School address
District: Wahluke School District · Washington
NCES ID 530936003264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Wahluke Junior High held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 530936003264 · Mattawa, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 16.8:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahluke High School (750 students)
Wahluke Junior High held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wahluke Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wahluke High S
Wahluke High School
750 students
- This school
Wahluke Junior High
554 students
- Saddle Mountai
Saddle Mountain Elementary
470 students
- Morris Schott
Morris Schott Elementary
317 students
- Mattawa Elemen 199
Mattawa Elementary
199 students
- Mattawa Elemen 119
Mattawa Elementary Pre-School
119 students
What this shows Wahluke Junior High reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wahluke Junior High compares
Wahluke Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 98% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.7%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Wahluke Junior High is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wahluke School District reports $19,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wahluke Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahluke High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saddle Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Schott Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattawa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattawa Elementary Pre-School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wahluke Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wahluke Junior High
How many students attend Wahluke Junior High?
Wahluke Junior High has 554 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mattawa, WA. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahluke Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahluke Junior High is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wahluke Junior High?
89.1% of students at Wahluke Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wahluke Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Wahluke Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment, in Mattawa, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wahluke Junior High?
Wahluke Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wahluke Junior High rank among public schools in Mattawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wahluke Junior High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mattawa, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mattawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wahluke School District?
Besides Wahluke Junior High, Wahluke School District also operates Wahluke High School (750 students), Saddle Mountain Elementary (470 students), and Morris Schott Elementary (317 students). See the Wahluke School District district page for the complete list.